General Education Teacher

Rio Rancho Public Schools; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rancho Public Schools Martin Luther King Elementary School - Rio Rancho, New Mexico is seeking a General Education Teacher to join the 1st Grade team for the 2026-2027 school year under a 190-day contract.

The teacher will implement approved curricula, maintain student records, and collaborate with staff to meet state standards. A valid NM teaching license and a bachelor's degree are required, with licensure within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current New Mexico license appropriate to the teaching assignment with applicable endorsements or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district-wide objectives.
• Implements approved curricula to achieve student learning at appropriate state standards and benchmarks level for each grade
• Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students.
• Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students.
• Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning.
• Develops goals and objectives for self, group, and student academic achievement, maintaining documentation to assure accountability.
• Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities for students; Maintains order in the assigned classroom.
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance.
• Completes required reports and report cards within prescribed timeframes.
• Maintains appropriate contact with parents/guardians regarding student progress, arranges for and attends parent /teacher conferences
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training activities
• Competent technology skills.
• Demonstrates the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12 New Mexico Administrators Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers.
• Adheres to Code of Ethics as outlined in 6.60.9 New Mexico Administrators Code
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Professional confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree (regionally accredited)

NM licensure or eligibility within 90 days

Job description

General Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920897

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a Short Term Job Posting for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

190 Day Contract

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

1st Grade

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the teaching assignment with applicable endorsements or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire.

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Efficient organizational ability;
• Professional written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding
• students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Teacher:

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district-wide objectives;
• Implements approved curricula to achieve student learning at appropriate state standards and benchmarks level for each grade
• Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students;
• Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students;
• Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning;
• Develops goals and objectives for self, group, and student academic achievement, maintaining documentation to assure accountability;
• Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities for students; Maintains order in the assigned classroom;
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance;
• Completes required reports and report cards within prescribed timeframes;
• Maintains appropriate contact with parents/guardians regarding student progress, arranges for and attends parent /teacher conferences
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training activities
• Competent technology skills.
• Demonstrates the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12 New Mexico Administrators Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers.
• Adheres to Code of Ethics as outlined in 6.60.9 New Mexico Administrators Code
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be assigned by the School Principal within the parameters of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Sara Valenzuela , Principal
• Martin Luther King Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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